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In 2024, the global share of military spending as a percentage of GDP climbed to 2.5%, underscoring the intensification of militarization across nations. Over 100 countries increased their military budgets last year, a clear testament to a widespread shift rather than isolated national policies. Every one of the world's 15 largest military spenders expanded their military budgets, fueling what many analysts describe as more than an arms race—this is a decisive global security pivot.